Scientists in a lab are working on a series of experiments that involve colliding two or more atomic nuclei at very high speeds to form a new type of atomic nucleus. What are they working on?

Nuclear fusion occurs when two or more atomic nuclei collide and combine to form a heavier nucleus. That matches the experiment described, so the scientists are working on nuclear fusion. Nuclear fission is the opposite process: a nucleus splits into smaller parts.

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